Special Event at Greenfield Village

Knowing about food is one of the most deeply rooted ways of understanding American history. In Greenfield Village, we share countless food stories, from the sowing of seeds to the setting of tables. Learn to make seasonal recipes from simple, freshly harvested ingredients prepared in the kitchens of our historic homes and farms. Shop the fall Local Roots Farmers Market, and savor authentically American meals at A Taste of History restaurant, which serves seasonal, locally sourced meals inspired by the stories of Daggett Farmhouse, Firestone Farm, Sarah Jordan’s Boarding House and Luther Burbank’s famous potato.

Today's farm-to-table movement is as vital now as it was 300 years ago, and Fall Flavor Weekends showcase the abundance of the harvest through stories and demonstrations. Cabbage and collards with smothered pork chops at the Mattox Family Home offer a unique perspective on the cultural, environmental and agricultural reality of the time. Stewed rump of beef and dressed parsnips at the Daggett Farmhouse, sweet cider spiced cake at Firestone Farm, catfish and corn bread cakes at Susquehanna Plantation, and ginger punch at the Edison Homestead are more of the timeless treats that may inspire new food traditions in your own home.

Pop into the Village Store for a complimentary tasting of Greenfield Village’s specialty foods, like the addictively indulgent Hobo Bread®.

Visit with farmers as they plow with steam and horses, thresh grains, and amble through the apple orchards. Take in a slice of your own living heritage — our American foodways.